Pitchers and Powerhouses: Unlocking Today’s Top MLB Picks and Projections for a Winning Lineup

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May 5, 2023

Quick Look At The MLB Matchups For 05-05-2023

We have a total of 14 games today with the day's first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM EST when the Blue Jays take on the Pirates at PNC Park. Early projections are for the Blue Jays and Pirates to lead the day in runs scored while Astros and Mariners should be a pitching dual with one of the lowest projected run totals of the day.

Baseball's Top 5 Hottest Hitters

Ronald Acuna Jr.

AVG: 0.355 HR: 6 RBI:20

The hottest player in the league is currently Ronald Acuna Jr. who in the last 14 days has gone 15 for 45 with 3 HRs and 9 RBIs. Today Ronald Acuna Jr. is facing Grayson Rodriguez with a 5.46 ERA.

Byron Buxton

AVG: 0.262 HR: 8 RBI:19

Up next at #2 is Byron Buxton who in the last two weeks has batted 14 for 45 (0.311) with 6 HRs and 13 RBIs.He goes up against Peyton Battenfield with 4.67 ERA who last started on 04/28 when he allowed 3 runs on 3 after facing 12 batters.

Jarren Duran

AVG: 0.417 HR: 2 RBI:13

Jarren Duran has been on a hot streak knocking in 11 RBIs and 2 HRs while going 21 for 49 (0.429) over the last couple weeks.He is going to see Zack Wheeler with a 3.86 ERA today. Last time Zack Wheeler started was on 04/27 when he allowed 0 runs on 3 hits after facing 23 batters.

Ozzie Albies

AVG: 0.288 HR: 9 RBI:26

Next up is Ozzie Albies who has recently hit 18 for 49 (0.367) including 12 RBIs. He is going to see Grayson Rodriguez with a 5.46 ERA today. Last time Grayson Rodriguez pitched was 05/02 when he allowed 6 runs on 8 hits in 3.7 innings.

Alex Verdugo

AVG: 0.315 HR: 5 RBI:18

Getting into the bottom of the top 5 list is Alex Verdugo who is recently 17 for 57 (0.298) including 11 RBIs and 4 HRs. He hits against Zack Wheeler who pitched last on 04/27 allowing 0 runs on 3 hits in 6.0 innings.

Blue Jays (-140) vs Pirates (+117) 9.0 O/U

6:35 PM

Weather Report

Mist

54°

Temp

69%

Humidity

SSE

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Toronto Blue Jays

Chris Bassitt (5.18 ERA)

18-14

Season

102-71

Home

96-80

Away

3-7

Last 10

Pittsburgh Pirates

Vince Velasquez (3.06 ERA)

20-12

Season

79-93

Home

60-117

Away

3-7

Last 10

George Springer (TOR) is our highest projected batter today with 16.7pts projected

Bo Bichette (TOR) is our 3rd highest projected batter today with 16.0pts projected

PNC Park is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.83 per game

Chris Bassitt (PIT) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.2 runs per game.

The Blue Jays bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #2 overall

The Blue Jays are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.0 per game

The Pirates are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

White Sox (-110) vs Reds (-110) 9.0 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

57°

Temp

72%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Chicago White Sox

Lucas Giolito (3.67 ERA)

10-22

Season

96-82

Home

87-86

Away

5-5

Last 10

Cincinnati Reds

Hunter Greene (2.89 ERA)

13-18

Season

83-90

Home

71-103

Away

5-5

Last 10

Hunter Greene (CIN) has the #19 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.67 per start.

Yankees (+148) vs Rays (-180) 8.5 O/U

6:40 PM

Weather Report

Light Snow Shower

37°

Temp

81%

Humidity

N

Direction

14 MPH

Wind

New York Yankees

Jhony Brito (5.56 ERA)

17-15

Season

111-67

Home

92-78

Away

6-4

Last 10

Tampa Bay Rays

Zach Eflin (2.25 ERA)

26-6

Season

120-61

Home

89-81

Away

6-4

Last 10

The Yankees are ranked #2 for Home Runs (1.2) per game

Zach Eflin (TB) has the #28 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.2 per start.

Jhony Brito (TB) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.6 runs per game.

Red Sox (+130) vs Phillies (-155) 8.0 O/U

7:05 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

57°

Temp

64%

Humidity

NNE

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Boston Red Sox

Chris Sale (6.75 ERA)

19-14

Season

102-76

Home

84-90

Away

7-3

Last 10

Philadelphia Phillies

Zack Wheeler (3.86 ERA)

15-17

Season

99-70

Home

82-96

Away

7-3

Last 10

Zack Wheeler (PHI) is our highest projected pitcher today with 37.6pts projected

Zack Wheeler (PHI) has the #14 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.83 per start.

Chris Sale (PHI) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 6.8 runs per game.

The Red Sox are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 4.9 per game

Rockies (+205) vs Mets (-250) 8.5 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

57°

Temp

57%

Humidity

ENE

Direction

4 MPH

Wind

Colorado Rockies

Antonio Senzatela (nan ERA)

12-20

Season

94-81

Home

55-117

Away

7-3

Last 10

New York Mets

Justin Verlander (3.60 ERA)

16-16

Season

104-64

Home

86-93

Away

7-3

Last 10

Justin Verlander (NYM) is our 3rd highest projected pitcher today with 34.9pts projected

Justin Verlander (COL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 3.6HR per 9 innings pitched

Twins (-120) vs Guardians (+100) 8.5 O/U

7:10 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

59°

Temp

51%

Humidity

ESE

Direction

6 MPH

Wind

Minnesota Twins

Pablo Lopez (3.77 ERA)

18-14

Season

91-81

Home

71-104

Away

8-2

Last 10

Cleveland Guardians

Peyton Battenfield (4.67 ERA)

14-17

Season

88-81

Home

94-84

Away

8-2

Last 10

Pablo Lopez (MIN) has the #4 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 7.71 per start.

Orioles (+170) vs Braves (-210) 8.5 O/U

7:20 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

63°

Temp

56%

Humidity

E

Direction

6 MPH

Wind

Baltimore Orioles

Grayson Rodriguez (5.46 ERA)

21-10

Season

77-92

Home

75-104

Away

6-4

Last 10

Atlanta Braves

Max Fried (0.45 ERA)

22-10

Season

101-70

Home

104-71

Away

6-4

Last 10

The Braves are ranked #1 for Home Runs (1.5) per game

Truist Park is one of the top 3 ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing 1.50 per game

Grayson Rodriguez (BAL) has the #30 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.17 per start.

Grayson Rodriguez (ATL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.5 runs per game.

Athletics (+139) vs Royals (-165) 9.0 O/U

8:10 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

61°

Temp

78%

Humidity

S

Direction

8 MPH

Wind

Oakland Athletics

Drew Rucinski (7.71 ERA)

6-26

Season

75-105

Home

74-95

Away

0-10

Last 10

Kansas City Royals

Brad Keller (3.56 ERA)

8-24

Season

74-97

Home

66-111

Away

0-10

Last 10

Kauffman Stadium is one of the toughest ballparks in baseball for HR's allowing just 0.84 per game

Drew Rucinski (KC) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.7 runs per game.

Drew Rucinski (KC) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 1.93HR per 9 innings pitched

Tigers (+180) vs Cardinals (-220) 8.5 O/U

8:15 PM

Weather Report

Sunny

99°

Temp

37%

Humidity

NNW

Direction

12 MPH

Wind

Detroit Tigers

Eduardo Rodriguez (1.81 ERA)

13-17

Season

83-92

Home

69-101

Away

7-3

Last 10

St. Louis Cardinals

Jordan Montgomery (3.34 ERA)

10-22

Season

101-75

Home

86-86

Away

7-3

Last 10

The Tigers bats are one of the worst in baseball ranking #30 overall

The Tigers are one of the worst run scoring teams in baseball at 3.8 per game

Rangers (Pending) vs Angels (Pending) 0.0 O/U

9:38 PM

Weather Report

Overcast

55°

Temp

93%

Humidity

N

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Texas Rangers

Dane Dunning (1.77 ERA)

18-12

Season

81-96

Home

64-105

Away

3-7

Last 10

Los Angeles Angels

Tyler Anderson (5.74 ERA)

18-14

Season

86-85

Home

77-100

Away

3-7

Last 10

Tyler Anderson (TEX) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.7 runs per game.

Tyler Anderson (TEX) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.03HR per 9 innings pitched

Dodgers (-115) vs Padres (-105) 8.0 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

57°

Temp

78%

Humidity

WSW

Direction

2 MPH

Wind

Los Angeles Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw (1.89 ERA)

19-13

Season

123-53

Home

108-67

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Diego Padres

Yu Darvish (3.60 ERA)

17-15

Season

95-82

Home

83-88

Away

6-4

Last 10

The Dodgers are ranked #3 for Home Runs (1.0) per game

Yu Darvish (SD) has the #18 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.8 per start.

Clayton Kershaw (LAD) has the #14 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.83 per start.

The Dodgers bats are one of the best in baseball ranking #1 overall

The Dodgers are one of the highest run scoring teams in baseball at 5.2 per game

Nationals (+148) vs Diamondbacks (-180) 8.5 O/U

9:40 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

63°

Temp

38%

Humidity

E

Direction

7 MPH

Wind

Washington Nationals

Patrick Corbin (5.17 ERA)

13-18

Season

65-112

Home

65-105

Away

2-8

Last 10

Arizona Diamondbacks

Merrill Kelly (3.62 ERA)

17-14

Season

79-94

Home

62-113

Away

2-8

Last 10

Diamondbacks's Corbin Carroll is on the longest hitting streak in baseball at 9 games dating back to 04/19

Patrick Corbin (ARI) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 5.2 runs per game.

Astros (+111) vs Mariners (-133) 7.0 O/U

10:10 PM

Weather Report

Light Rain, Mist

48°

Temp

90%

Humidity

SSE

Direction

11 MPH

Wind

Houston Astros

Cristian Javier (3.48 ERA)

16-15

Season

111-66

Home

100-73

Away

3-7

Last 10

Seattle Mariners

Luis Castillo (1.82 ERA)

15-16

Season

92-78

Home

96-80

Away

3-7

Last 10

Julio Rodriguez (SEA) is our 4th highest projected batter today with 15.7pts projected

Luis Castillo (SEA) is our 2nd highest projected pitcher today with 35.3pts projected

Luis Castillo (SEA) has the #26 highest strikeout rate in baseball averaging 6.33 per start.

The Astros are the hardest team to strikeout in baseball leading with just 8 per game

Brewers (-115) vs Giants (-105) 8.0 O/U

10:15 PM

Weather Report

Partly cloudy

54°

Temp

77%

Humidity

W

Direction

9 MPH

Wind

Milwaukee Brewers

Corbin Burnes (4.01 ERA)

18-13

Season

99-76

Home

96-79

Away

6-4

Last 10

San Francisco Giants

Sean Manaea (7.85 ERA)

13-17

Season

101-71

Home

94-82

Away

6-4

Last 10

Christian Yelich (MIL) is our 2nd highest projected batter today with 16.5pts projected

Rowdy Tellez (MIL) is our 5th highest projected batter today with 15.5pts projected

Sean Manaea (MIL) is one of the worst starters in baseball allowing 7.9 runs per game.

Sean Manaea (MIL) is one of the easiest pitchers to hit a home run off of at 2.95HR per 9 innings pitched